Ampulla (Flask) of Saint Menas

5th–6th century

Not on view

Returned to lender

This work of art was on loan to the museum and has since been returned to its lender.

Artwork Details

Overview

Provenance

Exhibition History

Title: Ampulla (Flask) of Saint Menas
Date: 5th–6th century
Culture: Byzantine (Egypt)
Medium: Earthenware, molded
Dimensions: 4 × 2 5/8 × 7/8 in. (10.2 × 6.6 × 2.3 cm)
Classification: Terracottas
Credit Line: The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Bruce Ferrini in memory of Robert P. Bergman (1999.231)
Rights and Reproduction: Courtesy of The Cleveland Museum of Art
Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters